Description

Describes the steps the vice-president of human resources takes in revamping an HR function that was noncooperative and, at times, competitive and introducing the company to the notion of HR as a strategic business partner. Explores changes made to the company's compensation, performance management, and succession planning processes. Teaching Purpose: To allow students to think strategically about reorganizing the human resources department to support business strategy and serve as a business partner.

Video interviews Cindy Hartley, the VP of HR, and describes the steps taken in revamping an HR function that was non-cooperative and at times competitive, and introducing the company to the notion of HR as a strategic business partner. Further explores changes made to the company's compensation, performance management, and succession-planning processes.